Tax Associate

Over the past few years, my client has seen significant growth and now has 13 partners. They work with a portfolio of some of the most innovative and exciting clients across our region, deliver excellent client service, and act with integrity in all our interactions. They re progressive in the technology they use to enhance efficiencies and client delivery. My client values their people and works together to maintain strong working culture. They are focused on improving our responsible business practices and connecting with our communities.

My client's committed to supporting work-life balance so offer a variety of flexible working options including hybrid working, nine-day fortnight, part-time working, and flexible start and finish times.

They want to build a more representative and inclusive workplace, ensuring all colleagues are treated fairly, and with respect and have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

About the role:

Are you a motivated individual, looking for your next step, working within a progressive, flexible company that is one of the region s largest independent accounting firms?

This opportunity would be based within the small, friendly tax team in Durham where training and encouragement will be given. My client s tax team is involved in the delivery of tax compliance and advisory services for a portfolio of some of the most wealthy and exciting entrepreneurial businesses across our region.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Prepare income, P11D, and corporation tax returns from a variety of systems including CCH, Iris, and Taxshield
• Prepare dividend paperwork.
• Prepare small rental and sole trader accounts.
• Research basic tax planning issues
• Action queries raised by colleagues on the draft tax returns and computations.
• Act as a point of contact for clients and colleagues for ad hoc queries
• Liaise with HM Revenue & Customs on a variety of matters including PAYE coding notices and tax refunds.
• Preparation of corporation tax reminder letters for review
• Assisting in the on boarding of new clients including registration with HM Revenue & Customs

About You

• ATT qualified or part qualified.

• Recent general practice background, with exposure to accounts, audit, and/or tax.
• Be willing to learn and have the enthusiasm to pursue a career in tax.
• Have excellent communication skills and be confident speaking to clients face to face, over the telephone, and by email.

• Must have excellent IT skills, including working knowledge of Excel.

• The ability to check work for accuracy and have good attention to detail.
• The ability to judge differing situations and respond accordingly.
• Be able to demonstrate your initiative to solve problems.
• Be flexible and proactive in managing multiple priorities.

It would be desirable if you have 3 A Levels at grade A -C (or equivalent) experience in using tax preparation software and proven experience in delivering excellent client service.

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